Does this display make my bike look small?

[Watsonian]

Setting up an Android device to act as a display on my bike. Will replace stock display devices. Have a Bluetooth OBD connector hooked up and the software loaded on the tablet. Everything works great. Looks like I can also replace GPS with this setup as well. Looking for feedback on the appearance. I know this screams geek and I am ok with that because I am a major tech geek. Thinking that a 7 inch model might be better than this 10 inch model. I haven't done anything to mount it until I decide on the size that fits best. Thanks to my lovely wife for acting as hand model.

 

[Mighty Mouse]

Looks great. If your eye sight is good go with the 7" if not stay with the 10". (I know it sounds weird). Looks good anyhow and great hands.

 

[RocketEd]

The 10" may be too big on an unfaired bike, especially one without a technological theme. Know what I mean?? No ABS, TC, ESA, fairing with power windshield etc., etc.
Will the GPS function work where there is no cell service?

 

[adam2959]

What are you going to use it for other than GPS?

 

[Hipporider]

Sorry fella,but that looks seriously ****house.

 

[xhdskip]

try a smaller one.

 

[Dangerous Dave]

Is it possible to create something as small as the satnav and be able to scroll between screens with say, speedo and rev counter superimposed? Just an idea!

 

[barbagris]

My concerns would be weather, vibration (causing device breakage), visibility in bright light, battery life, and theft.

The weather and BRIGHT light would be a major concern to me. I've tried all sorts of modern gizmos over here and in summer - the sun makes normal plastic cases warp (especially in a transparent waterproof case - it's a green house) and forget seeing the screens. You could always couple it to a 12V supply for power. Theft - big issue here too.

Aesthetics are personal. Personally I like as little distraction as possible in my line of sight.

 

[pjsmithres]

Go big or go home.:twisted:

 

[Watsonian]

The tablet has a GPS chip in it so it performs like a regular GPS device with the proper software installed, which I have. The Torque OBD app I have installed provides displays for many different metrics such as speedo, tach, oil pressure / temp, coolant temp, MPG, miles to empty estimate, gear, battery voltage, etc. The device is protected in a hardened weather-proof case so I am not to worried about that. Power is pulled through the battery and run from the Eastern Beaver PC8. I can load all my music into it and play it through the bluetooth speakers in my helmet.

I do think the 10" model is a bit big and am thinking that something between a 4" and 7" model would work better. Thinking it would perhaps look better placed behind a fly screen. I only use the big windscreen for long trips. Something closer to the 3rd party digital displays I have seen installed on the Rockets perhaps would work better.

Thanks for the feedback from all. Hippo, I am not clear at all about what you think about it. Could you clarify your thoughts for me?